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UND Department of Physical Therapy becomes fifth program nationwide with an accredited Faculty Residency Program

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Marking a rare achievement, the University of North Dakota’s Department of Physical Therapy (PT) has become only the fifth program in the nation – and the first in the Midwest – to earn American Board of Physical Therapy accreditation for its PT Faculty Residency Program. The milestone represents more than just a recognition of excellence for […]

Several SMHS faculty to give A.I. updates at Neurology Grand Rounds on July 24

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For the next Neurology Grand Rounds, from 12:15 p.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 24, Drs. Dinesh Bande, Sarah Sletten, Monica Norby, and Richard Van Eck will give a presentation entitled “A.I. update: Navigating A.I. policy at SMHS and Microsoft Copilot.” The meeting will be held in-person at the Brain & Spine Clinic, 2301 […]

‘What is hidden in the data?’ Gerber to discuss understanding research with digital data on April 9

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In April, UND’s College of Education & Human Development (CEHD) is hosting a “Dean’s Dialogue” event with Hannah R. Gerber, Ph.D. At noon on Wednesday, April 9, Gerber will give a presentation titled “What is Hidden in the Data? A framework for understanding research with digital data.” This lecture addresses five overarching questions that every […]

Wijdan Rai to discuss deep brain stimulation at Neurology Grand Rounds on June 20

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For the next Neurology Grand Rounds, from 12:15 p.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 20, Wijdan Rai, Ph.D., will discuss deep brain stimulation (DBS). The meeting will be held in person at the Brain & Spine Clinic, 2301 25th St. S. in Fargo, Conf. Rm. 1 and Room SMCF6A, and via Webex (Meeting no./access code: […]

‘Finding ways we can all grow together’

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Late in 2023, Dr. Victoria Haynes joined the UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences to serve as its Associate Dean for Multicultural Education. Despite her busy schedule, Dr. Haynes sat down with North Dakota Medicine to discuss her new role at UND, what medical colleges across the U.S. can do to help produce more […]

SMHS to host memorial open house for Judy Demers on May 21

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In recognition of the significant contribution Judy Demers made to medical education in North Dakota, the UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences is hosting a memorial open house event for the School’s former Associate Dean for Student Affairs. The open house for Demers, who died on March 12, 2024, will be held in the […]

UND faculty discussion on AI in the classroom to be held in Chester Fritz Library on Oct. 9

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Generative AI, as seen on platforms like ChatGPT and Bard, presents challenges and opportunities that will forever change the college classroom. Please join Chester Fritz Library, the SMHS Library, and Thormodsgard Law Library on Monday, Oct. 9, at 2 p.m. as they welcome UND College of Education & Human Development faculty, including Associate Professor Virginia […]

12 faculty sought for TLAS Leadership Development Series

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In conjunction with the Office of Education & Faculty Affairs, the Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLAS) team will offer a Leadership Development Series in the fall of 2023. We are seeking 12 faculty members from across the SMHS who are genuinely committed to educational scholarship, growth, and improving leadership skills and behaviors. Each applicant must […]

Phase 1 medical students recognize three faculty for Outstanding Unit Instructor Awards for Unit V

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In recognition of outstanding performance in the encouragement, enrichment, and education of tomorrow’s physicians, the medical student Class of 2026 has recognized three faculty for Outstanding Unit Instructor Awards in Unit V of the 2022-23 academic year. The Class of 2026 (Phase 1) Unit V awardees are the following individuals: Pat Carr, Ph.D., Assistant Dean […]

John Bassett to present on hepatic encephalopathy at Neurology Grand Rounds on March 9

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For the next Neurology Grand Rounds, from 12:15 to 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 9, John Bassett, M.D., will give a presentation entitled “Hepatic encephalopathy.” The meeting will be held in person at the Brain & Spine Clinic, 2301 25th St. S. in Fargo, Conf. Rm 1 and Conf. Rm. SMCF6A, and via Webex (Meeting no./access […]